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For most students at Michigan this week, it’s finals week. For the men’s basketball team, though, this week serves a different purpose: It’s a week for self-improvement.  Following their loss to Arkansas on Tuesday, the Wolverines have eight days before their next game against Oklahoma on December 18th. With so much time to practice without having to prepare for a specific … [Read more...] about Michigan using week off to focus on self-improvement

Four-star Michigan commitment Winters Grady is off to strong a start at Prolific Prep this season. Here are highlights of the 6-foot-6 wing in action including from a win over Utah Prep and No. 1 ranked AJ Dybantsa. Grady is part of a three-man recruiting class which also includes five-star guard Trey McKenney and New Zealand international Oscar Goodman. [youtube … [Read more...] about Video: Winters Grady Early-Season Highlights

For the first time since the season tipped off on November 4th, Michigan has a full week’s rest before its next game (Wednesday against Oklahoma in Charlotte). The Wolverines are off to an 8-2 start through the first third of Dusty May’s first season in charge. They’ve moved up 12 spots in KenPom to 24th and won high-major games over Wisconsin, Iowa, Xavier, and TCU. However, … [Read more...] about What we’ve learned about Michigan through ten games

Michigan’s 89-87 loss to Arkansas at Madison Square Garden had it all. Michigan led by 15 in the first half and trailed by 18 in the second. The Wolverines made 11 shots in a row in the first half, only for Arkansas to hit 12 out of 15 in the second. Ultimately, the contest came down to a couple of video reviews, free throws, and a backdoor play a few inches away from a … [Read more...] about Game 10: Michigan vs. Arkansas Recap

Michigan and Arkansas will clash in the Jimmy V Classic nightcap at Madison Square Garden tonight (9:00 p.m., ESPN). The matchup features two schools with new coaches and a few familiar faces. More importantly, it’s an opportunity for both programs to get their best non-conference win of the season up to this point. The John Calipari era at Arkansas is off to an uncertain … [Read more...] about Game 10: Michigan vs. Arkansas Preview